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CLIMATE CHANGE ITS EFFECT ON VITAL MARITIME ACTIVITIES

AGENDA. QDR and US Congressional DirectionScientific Conclusions on Climate ChangeRange of Future ImpactsKey Studies on National Security ImpactsCNAS Working Paper for CNO on Implications for U.S. Navy. 2. Climate Change in the Current US Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Congress tasked QDR in

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CLIMATE CHANGE ITS EFFECT ON VITAL MARITIME ACTIVITIES

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    1. CLIMATE CHANGE—ITS EFFECT ON VITAL MARITIME ACTIVITIES Dr. Stanley Byron Weeks 2009 Maritime Security Conference Dalhousie University, Centre for Foreign Policy Studies

    2. AGENDA QDR and US Congressional Direction Scientific Conclusions on Climate Change Range of Future Impacts Key Studies on National Security Impacts CNAS Working Paper for CNO on Implications for U.S. Navy 2

    3. Climate Change in the Current US Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Congress tasked QDR in 2008 National Defense Authorization Act to consider the effects of climate change on DOD facilities, capabilities, and missions Specific direction: “Examine the capabilities of the armed forces to respond to the consequences of climate change, in particular, preparedness for natural disasters from extreme weather events and other missions the armed forces may be asked to support inside the U.S. and overseas.” “Use mid-range projections of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 4AR, 2007)” Conclusions to be included in the final QDR 2010 Report 3

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